Find Spot record MCC3008 - Find of unusual Samian sherd, St Helena School, Colchester

Summary

Three small test pits were excavated by hand next to the drama block at St Helena School, Sheepen Road, in 2005 (in advance of a new extension). The finds include a sherd of Arretine samian baring a potter’s stamp not recognised in Colchester before.

Location

Grid reference TL 9894 2581 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Three small test pits were excavated by hand next to the drama block at St Helena School, within the Scheduled Monument of Sheepen. Three cut features were recorded of early Roman, probably 1st century AD date. One ditch appears to have held a post and may have supported a wooden fence. The type of pottery and the presence of animal bone, burnt flint, a coin, slag and Roman tile suggest domestic use similar to that identified as a result of previous excavations at Sheepen. The finds include a sherd of Arretine samian baring a potter’s stamp not recognised in Colchester before.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Evaluation Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2005. An archaeological evaluation of St Helena School Drama Block, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex November 2005. CAT Report 351.

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Record last edited

Oct 20 2016 2:47PM

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